Final Fantasy IV
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Dark Knight Cecil turns against the kingdom he serves and sets out on a journey of redemption that spans the world, the underground and the moon. It was the first Final Fantasy with a character-driven story and the debut of the Active Time Battle system.
Kit's verdict · 8.5/10
The game that made Final Fantasy a story series, still tight and moving today.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Fast, focused plot with constant twists
- Active Time Battle adds real tension
- Memorable soundtrack and villain
Not so much
- Party is fixed by story, so little customization
- Some dungeons drag in older versions
Play it if fans of classic 16-bit RPGs who want a big story in about twenty hours.
Skip it if players who want to build their own party and jobs.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Final Fantasy IV doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Rosa's Protect and Haste early in boss fights save a lot of trouble later.
- Give Edge stacks of shuriken and ninja stars to Throw at tough bosses.
- Grind a little before the Magnetic Cave: metal gear paralyzes you there, so carry non-metal weapons and armor.
- In the Pixel Remaster and DS versions, check the bestiary to learn weaknesses quickly.
- Buy Cabins and Tents in bulk; save points are your only safe rest spots in dungeons.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
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Trivia
- It was released in North America as Final Fantasy II because earlier games hadn't been localized.
- Hiroyuki Ito invented the Active Time Battle system that debuted here.
- Japan also got an Easy Type version, and the US release was simplified in similar ways.
- A full 3D remake for the DS arrived in 2007, and a sequel called The After Years launched on mobile in 2008.
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